Polk State EMT grad’s long journey culminates in life-saving moment
“It’s a healthy baby boy” is what new parents hope to hear, and a reality often taken for granted. In the case of 3-month-old Dominick O’Connell, that is the case because of Polk State College…
Polk State Education graduate and former soccer standout published in state science journal
Former Polk State Soccer standout Dylan Fernandez is no stranger to seeing her name published online and in print. However, the Polk State College graduate was recently featured in a new capacity – as an…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. Dec. 12 for winter break 2025, enrollment for spring 2026 continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, for winter break. College operations will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Staff will be available online throughout…
Polk State to begin interior construction on LAC over winter break
For the Spring 2026 Semester, portions of the Polk State College Lakeland Campus, including parking, will be fenced off as construction of the new bookstore gets underway. Beginning winter break, fencing will be placed at…
Enroll now: Polk State Computer Numeric Control Program is powering up for January classes
Polk State College’s Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program is accelerating into the new year, driving workforce opportunity, innovation and career transformation. With expert instruction, state-of-the-art equipment, strong industry partnerships and grant-funding opportunities, the…
Polk State Business student to become first graduate of ROTC Program
Alondra Oquendo Cosme will be among more than 90 students to graduate with their Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management during Polk State College’s 133rd Commencement on Wednesday night. In another regard, however,…
Polk State graduate bound for prestigious music school in Boston
When Mason Jenkins was just 3 years old, his parents found him playing the drums with pots and pans from the cabinet. Now a member of Polk State College’s 133rd commencement class, Jenkins has been…
Former Polk State SGA president finds rewarding career in nation’s capital
Less than a decade ago, Kieran Sequin found himself as a member of Polk State College’s Student Government Association (SGA). Now, he lives and works just a stone’s throw away from the halls of the…
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Spring 2026 Semester
As the Spring 2026 Semester nears, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Jan. 7, tuition and fees, and all balances must be paid in…
Apply now for a Polk State Merit Scholarship
Polk State College is accepting applications for the Merit Scholarship, which provides funds to students who have: Submitted a current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the academic year A high school or college…
